Coping With Macular Degeneration

by Price, Ira Marc; Comac, Linda

• ISBN13: 9780786229840
• ISBN10: 0786229845
• Edition: Large
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-02-01
• Publisher: Thorndike Pr

Summary

Age-related macular degeneration, which affects more than 13 million in this country, is the leading cause of irreversible blindness among Americans age fifty-five and older. Here is an essential survival guide for anyone affected by this illness. Covering all aspects of the disease, this valuable resource contains a wealth of practical advice about how to minimize risk for the disease, how to choose special vision-assistance devices to help make life easier; and how to develop strategies to deal with the depression and frustration often brought on by the disorder.

Table of Contents

Preface	9	(4)
Introduction	13	(8)
PART ONE Understanding Macular Degeneration
What Is Macular Degeneration?	21	(25)
Factors That Put You at Risk	46	(25)
PART TWO Diagnosis and Treatment
Diagnosing Macular Degeneration	71	(9)
Treatment Options	80	(35)
Minimizing Risks	115	(36)
PART THREE Better Living with Macular Degeneration
The Role of the Low-Vision Specialist	151	(13)
Adapting Your Lifestyle	164	(29)
Devices to Make Your Life Easier	193	(21)
Developing Psychological Coping Skills	214	(12)
Conclusion	226	(3)
Glossary	229	(6)
Agencies, Service Organizations, and Support Groups	235	(11)
Resource List	246	(17)
Research Centers	263	(4)
Bibliography	267	(5)
Index	272